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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Joshua Palmer vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tory Horton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tory Horton is the better fantasy play this season.

Tory Horton is the better play on a neutral week. 8.4 PPG with 161 yards gives a reliable baseline. Joshua Palmer at 6.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tory Horton higher, but do not fade Joshua Palmer entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRLos Angeles Chargers#99

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRSeattle Seahawks#46PPG LEADER

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Joshua Palmer

Tory Horton

Head to Head

6.8 PPG8.4 PPG

14 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Joshua Palmer: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Joshua Palmer is producing at 31% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Tory Horton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Joshua Palmer vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Joshua Palmer and Tory Horton is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver put up 6.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Tory Horton of the Seattle Seahawks averaged 8.4 in 7. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.6 points favors Tory Horton, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Joshua Palmer saw 65 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Joshua Palmer, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Joshua Palmer sits Week 5 while Tory Horton is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Joshua Palmer (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tory Horton outscored Joshua Palmer by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Joshua Palmer played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Joshua Palmer contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tory Horton scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Joshua Palmer saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joshua Palmer vs Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joshua Palmer	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.8	8.4
Games Played	14	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	59
Receptions	42	13
Rec/Game	3.0	1.9
Receiving Yards	498	161
Rec Yds/Game	35.6	23.0
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	65	22
Target Share/Game	4.6	3.1
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

8.4 PPG for Tory Horton versus 6.8 for Joshua Palmer in 2025. The baseline favors Tory Horton, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joshua Palmer or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tory Horton has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Joshua Palmer and Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Joshua Palmer and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Joshua Palmer or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tory Horton outscored Joshua Palmer by 1.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.